Agility Training OSRS 1-99 Guide

Agility Training OSRS 1-99 Guide

Agility is one of the most rewarding yet grind-heavy skills in Old School RuneScape (OSRS). It boosts your run energy restoration, unlocks shortcuts across Gielinor, and grants access to the coveted Graceful outfit. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the fastest and most efficient methods to reach level 99 Agility, including quests, courses, and alternative training options. Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned adventurer, this roadmap will help you conquer the Agility grind with minimal frustration.

Agility is a members-only skill that significantly enhances your gameplay experience. A higher Agility level allows you to recover run energy faster, access exclusive shortcuts, and wear weight-reducing gear like the Graceful outfit. At level 99, you restore energy three times faster than at level 1, making tasks like questing, skilling, and PvM far more efficient. Additionally, Agility is a prerequisite for several quests and diaries, making it a must-have for account progression.

Key Benefits of High Agility

  • Faster Run Energy Restoration: At level 50, energy recovers twice as fast as level 1; at 99, it’s three times faster.
  • Shortcuts: Unlock shortcuts like the Blue Dragon Lair at level 70 or the Blood Rune shortcut at 94.
  • Graceful Outfit: Reduces weight and boosts energy restoration by 30% when fully equipped.
  • Quest and Diary Requirements: Essential for tasks like Sins of the Father and Kandarin Hard Diary.

Early Levels (1-33): Questing for a Head Start

The early Agility grind is slow and tedious, with low XP rates and repetitive courses. Fortunately, you can skip most of it by completing low-requirement quests that reward Agility experience. These quests are accessible to new players and require minimal combat or skilling prep, making them the fastest way to jumpstart your journey.

Recommended Quests

Quest Agility XP Level Reached Requirements
The Tourist Trap 9,300 (two 4,650 XP rewards) 1 → 26 10 Fletching, 20 Smithing
Recruitment Drive 1,000 26 → 27 None
The Depths of Despair 1,500 27 → 29 18 Agility, 20% Hosidius Favor
The Grand Tree 7,900 29 → 33 25 Agility

Completing these quests grants a total of 19,700 XP, taking you from level 1 to 33 in under a few hours. If you skip quests, start at the Gnome Stronghold Agility Course (1-10) for ~8,000 XP/hour, but this is significantly slower.

Low-Level Training (10-52): Rooftop Courses and Brimhaven

Once you hit level 10, Rooftop Agility Courses become available, offering better XP rates and Marks of Grace, which are used to purchase the Graceful outfit. These courses are the backbone of Agility training until higher levels, balancing XP and rewards. For variety, the Brimhaven Agility Arena is a viable alternative at level 20.

Rooftop Course Progression

  • Draynor Village (10-20): ~9,000 XP/hour, 180 XP per lap. Simple and accessible right after Tutorial Island. Expect 3-4 Marks of Grace per hour.
  • Al Kharid (20-30): ~12,000 XP/hour, 180 XP per lap. Slightly more click-intensive but still beginner-friendly.
  • Varrock (30-40): ~13,200 XP/hour, 238 XP per lap. Requires 99 laps from 30-40. Good for early Marks of Grace.
  • Canifis (40-52): ~19,500 XP/hour, 240 XP per lap. Best for farming Marks of Grace (18-20 per hour) to buy the Graceful outfit.

Brimhaven Agility Arena (20-47)

The Brimhaven Agility Arena offers up to 30,000 XP/hour at level 20 (using a Summer Pie boost from 15) and scales to 67,000 XP/hour at higher levels. Navigate obstacles to tag ticket dispensers, earning tickets for XP and rewards. It’s click-intensive but profitable, especially with Karamja Gloves 4 (10% XP boost and double ticket chance at 80+). Entry costs 200 coins, and Summer Pies are recommended for early access.

Graceful Outfit Priority

Farming Marks of Grace at Canifis (40-52) is the fastest way to get the Graceful outfit, requiring 260 marks for the full set. Prioritize buying pieces in this order: Gloves, Hood, Boots, Cape, Top, Legs. The outfit reduces weight by 25kg and boosts energy restoration by 30%, making it essential for efficient training.

Mid-Level Training (52-90): Scaling Up XP Rates

From level 52, you gain access to more advanced courses like the Werewolf Agility Course and Hallowed Sepulchre, which offer higher XP rates but require more focus. Rooftop courses remain viable for relaxed training and Marks of Grace.

Werewolf Agility Course (55-90)

Accessible at level 60 (or 55 with Summer Pie boosts), the Werewolf Agility Course yields 60,000-71,000 XP/hour, making it the fastest method until level 72. Requirements include completing Creature of Fenkenstrain and wearing a Ring of Charos. Bring Stamina Potions and Saradomin Brews, as it’s click-intensive with no Marks of Grace. At level 72, the Death Slide failure rate drops, boosting efficiency.

Seers’ Village Rooftop (60-90)

With the Kandarin Hard Diary completed, Seers’ Village offers 50,000-60,000 XP/hour (570 XP per lap) by redirecting Camelot Teleport to the course start. It’s less intense than Werewolf and provides 12-15 Marks of Grace per hour. Without the diary, XP rates drop to 40,000-48,000.

Hallowed Sepulchre (62-90)

Unlocked after Sins of the Father, the Hallowed Sepulchre is the fastest method from 62-99, offering 60,000-80,000 XP/hour and up to 2M GP/hour at high levels. Navigate five floors of traps and loot coffins for profit. It requires high focus, good practice, and RuneLite plugins for obstacle highlights. A private instance (200 Hallowed Marks) ensures consistent trap rotations, boosting XP rates.

Alternative: Barbarian Fishing (15-74)

For passive training, Barbarian Fishing grants small Agility XP alongside Fishing and Strength. From level 58 Fishing to 99, you can reach ~73 Agility, saving 24+ hours of dedicated training. It’s ideal for Ironmen or players planning to max Fishing.

Endgame Training (90-99): Maximizing Efficiency

The final stretch to 99 is where XP rates peak, but the grind remains long (~13M XP total). Focus on high-XP methods like Hallowed Sepulchre or Ardougne Rooftop, depending on your preference for profit or relaxation.

Ardougne Rooftop Course (90-99)

Ardougne offers 59,000-62,300 XP/hour (790 XP per lap) and the highest Marks of Grace spawn rate (22.5 per hour with Elite Ardougne Diary). It’s less click-intensive and ideal for players farming Amylase Crystals (~240K GP/hour). Expect ~15,900 laps from 90-99.

Hallowed Sepulchre (90-99)

At level 92, Hallowed Sepulchre becomes highly profitable (1.8M-2M GP/hour) when looting the Grand Hallowed Coffin. XP rates reach 80,000-90,000/hour with practice, making it the fastest path to 99. Use a private instance and high Thieving for maximum profit.

Prifddinas Course (75-99)

Unlocked after Song of the Elves, Prifddinas offers ~55,000 XP/hour and 15 Crystal Shards per hour. It’s a good alternative to Ardougne for players prioritizing shards over Marks of Grace. Stay here until 90 if you prefer a less intense grind.

Tips for Efficient Agility Training

Agility is a marathon, not a sprint. Here are some tips to stay motivated and optimize your grind:

  • Use Stamina Potions: Maintain run energy to maximize laps and XP rates.
  • Equip Weight-Reducing Gear: Graceful outfit, Boots of Lightness, or Spottier Cape until you get Graceful.
  • Bring Food: Summer Pies heal 11 HP per bite, boost Agility by +5, and restore 10% energy.
  • Use RuneLite Plugins: Enable obstacle highlights and the Agility plugin for better navigation.
  • Take Breaks: Avoid burnout by training in 1-2 hour sessions with short breaks.
  • Track Progress: Use an Agility tracker app or third-party tools to monitor XP gains.
  • Multitask: Combine Agility with High Alchemy or Fletching to make the grind less monotonous.

Estimated Time to 99

Assuming optimal methods (quests, Rooftops, Werewolf, and Hallowed Sepulchre), reaching 99 Agility takes ~200-250 hours. Rooftop-only training extends this to ~300 hours due to lower XP rates. Barbarian Fishing can shave off 24-30 hours if you train Fishing to 99 first.

With dedication, the right gear, and a solid playlist or podcast, you’ll be sporting the Agility Cape in no time. Happy training, and may your run energy never deplete!